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red wine hot chocolate recipe

Recipe for Homemade Hot Chocolate with Red Wine

K.C. Cornwell
This homemade hot chocolate with red wine is a cocktail that doubles as dessert! This adults-only warm cocktail comes together easily and can sit in the slow cooker or on the stovetop during a party, adding an incredible fragrance and equally delicious treat. Marshmallows or whipped cream are optional, but encouraged.
4.23 from 53 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups dark or semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups whole milk or almond or coconut
  • 1 750- ml bottle fruit-forward California red wine such as Merlot or Zinfandel
  • Marshmallows or whipped cream for serving

Instructions
 

Slow Cooker Method:

  • Whisk the chocolate chips, brown sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and milk together in a slow cooker set on high. Cover and allow to come to temperature (10-15 minutes), then whisk again and add wine. Cook on high for one hour, stopping to whisk every 20 minutes. Reduce to warm to hold.
  • Ladle hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy.

Stovetop Method:

  • Whisk the chocolate chips, brown sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and salt together in a large saucepan or stockpot. Add milk and bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat, whisking often. Once hot chocolate is blended and smooth (about 8-10 minutes), reduce to low heat and add wine. Cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Ladle hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy.

Notes

Toasted marshmallows are optional, but encouraged.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg
Keyword hot chocolate, red wine, wine
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